Affirming Care

Choosing a provider or service is the first step in accessing the care you need. Through our physician finder tool, you can easily search online for a healthcare provider by specialty or by healthcare services.

To provide you with remarkable care, providers need to get to know you better. One way to do this is by adding your demographic data to your medical record. At Novant Health, we ask all patients for general information, called “demographics,” which means how you describe yourself in ways that help us personalize care for all patients.

You may wonder why this information is important. In our commitment to provide the best care to all patients, this information allows us to understand you better and to provide you with the compassionate care you need and deserve. With this information, we are also better able to recommend appropriate health screenings and assessments, make an accurate, informed diagnosis and recommend effective, appropriate treatment. As with other health information, the details shared will be kept confidential.

To live out our cause, we must focus on all patients. Novant Health defines health equity as “the attainment of the highest level of health for all people.” Our approach is more than an initiative — it is our commitment to all patients. We want patients, families, communities, and team members to receive high-quality care and services when and where they need them.

What is affirming care?

Affirming care is medical care that honors all patients, acknowledges the impact of identity on every patient’s care needs, and integrates this into individualized and personalized care. It means treating each patient with dignity and respect. Information regarding affirming care and frequently asked questions can be provided by your care team.